{"product_id":"vintage-marathon-co-12k-gold-filled-24-filigree-orb-pendant-necklace","title":"Vintage Marathon Co 12K Gold Filled 24\" Filigree Orb Pendant Necklace","description":"\u003cdiv\u003ea magnificent estate jewelry marriage piece combining authentic antique utility design with premium mid-century construction.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pendant (Antique Victorian Era):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe focal point is a highly intricate, three-dimensional filigree sphere measuring 16.5 mm in diameter. It features an exquisite raised-relief floral overlay wrapped around a hollow, open-latticework core. This style was highly favored during the late 19th century as a personal pomander\/scent ball or a harmony ball. The thick antique gold layer has been \u003cstrong\u003efully XRF tested and verified\u003c\/strong\u003e as premium gold-filled\/gold-shell.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Chain (Vintage Mid-Century):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe orb hangs beautifully from a premium 24-inch hollow rope chain (2.3 mm width). The connection tab is distinctly stamped \u003cstrong\u003e1\/20 12K GF\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside the vintage maker's mark for the historic \u003cstrong\u003eMarathon Company\u003c\/strong\u003e of Attleboro, MA (a capital letter \"M\" encapsulated inside an inverted open circle). It has also been \u003cstrong\u003eXRF tested and verified \u003c\/strong\u003eto guarantee genuine vintage gold purity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Combined Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.8 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChain Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChain Gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.3 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secure vintage spring-ring style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent antique\/vintage condition overall. The spring clasp functions flawlessly with tight tension. The entire piece features a stunning, rich gold luster balanced beautifully by deep, uncleaned natural age patina settled perfectly in the valleys of the floral filigree work. Please inspect the macro photos for a close look at the crisp Marathon hallmark and the structural overlay.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vendor Purchase","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48965026513115,"sku":"9294368073871","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/9812\/3369\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-07-10T140902.793.jpg?v=1783707040","url":"https:\/\/goodmansantiques.com\/products\/vintage-marathon-co-12k-gold-filled-24-filigree-orb-pendant-necklace","provider":"Goodman's Antiques \u0026 Estate Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}